IN THE NEWS: Boyer, Dash Marshall featured in New York Times article about ‘Courtyard House’

Dash Marshall, a New York-based architecture firm co-founded by Taubman College’s Bryan Boyer, was recently featured in the New York Times for its “Courtyard House” project in Detroit. The hybrid structure merges loft and courtyard home styles, serving as a “disconnected extension” that provides enhanced space, flexibility, and variety to the nearby primary residence of Boyer and Laura Lewis.

Boyer is an associate professor of practice in architecture at Taubman College and the founding faculty director of the Bachelor of Science in Urban Technology. Earlier this year, he was named faculty director of the University of Michigan Center for Innovation, which will open in Detroit in 2027.

In addition, Boyer operates at Dash Marshall, where he leads the strategic design practice, concentrating on how technology can enhance urban living and lifestyles. “Courtyard House” contributes to the firm’s research on enhancing residential design to address social and environmental factors.

Completed in 2024, the 1,800-square-foot house in Detroit’s Core City neighborhood is part of an emerging trend of experimental homes and development in the area. According to the Times, Boyer selected Core City for its affordable real estate and influx of new residents and businesses. Overall, the project has garnered positive responses locally.

“There’s always a question of balance,” Boyer told the Times. “We’re taking advantage of the context that we’re in, which, in this case, is a highly naturalized urban environment, without going too far.”

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